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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,282.43, 1,092,579.57 and 254,983.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,282.43, 1,092,579.57 and 254,983.23 is: 382,529.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,282.43 : 1,092,579.57 = 254,983.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,282.43/1,092,579.57 = 254,983.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,282.43x = 1,092,579.57 × 254,983.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,282.43x = 278,589,467,790.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,589,467,790.61/728,282.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,529.44

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